For Vera, he knows he can add another chapter in his legacy by beating Font at UFC Fight Night: Font vs Vera. Being in the UFC is one thing, winning UFC fights is another, but by winning a main event and solidifying yourself as one of the best on the planet, Vera could truly break through and become a superstar.
“I would love to bring a show to Ecuador, and I believe a great win this weekend will probably get me closer to that. I would love to headline in Ecuador,” Vera said. “I think that would be epic and that would make history. One day it will happen. We will have a UFC event in Ecuador, and I’ll headline it.”
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Both Vera and Morales understand that they are the role models for aspiring fighters back home, and each walk to the Octagon is an opportunity to pave the path for others to follow in their footsteps.
“Every time I step into this Octagon, I know I have a lot of responsibility but, at the same time, I like that,” Vera said. “I like to have the pressure. It keeps me honest.”
Well the honest truth is that as long as fighters like Vera and Morales are at the helm, the future of Ecuadorian MMA is in good hands.